EDWARD C. FULLER, CAPT, USMC

Edward Fuller '16

Lucky Bag

Edward Canfield Fuller

Hamilton, Virginia

"Ted"

HERE we have a man with not only a reputation, but with many reputations. He wears white flannels and pumps in mid-winter for one thing. Need we say more?

Ted had to quit prepping and answer the call of the greatest American game (baseball)—then he fooled us all and passed. On July 12th he and Mick started life anew together. After a few weeks of pronubial bliss, the authorities suggested the separation of the pair. Ted bilged Pal and tried to bilge himself, but fortune smiled—or frowned and E. C. still wears the dear old uniform—yes, the same one.

Teddie is a good scout, in spite of the fact that he is a "Junior," and the greatness of his
heart is shown by his toleration of the crew which hung around his home. They over-ran his house, so that an honest man could find seclusion nowhere. Reticence is one of Edward's salient qualities, and it all seems due to lack of inspiration. Turn him loose outside in shallow waters and the Colonel's boy is at once the soul of Oriental repartee and sparkling wit. The Café Regina and the clubs of London have all heard his scintillating conversation and marveled that the man should have so many farads. Ted should have been in the Old Navy. His trend is toward the old regime, and he is lost in these arid surroundings—the South had no harder time after the Emancipation than Teddy does trying to treat scurvy Plebes as equals—Plebes are bad enough but pale-faced "cits" are the abomination of his life. Ask him about eight of them that came from Washington to call—while he inspected the limousine.

Incidentally, he won't go to China right away.

"Better marry me now while I have the money."

Buzzard; Baseball Squad [3, 2, I); Baseball Numerals.

Edward Canfield Fuller

Hamilton, Virginia

"Ted"

HERE we have a man with not only a reputation, but with many reputations. He wears white flannels and pumps in mid-winter for one thing. Need we say more?

Ted had to quit prepping and answer the call of the greatest American game (baseball)—then he fooled us all and passed. On July 12th he and Mick started life anew together. After a few weeks of pronubial bliss, the authorities suggested the separation of the pair. Ted bilged Pal and tried to bilge himself, but fortune smiled—or frowned and E. C. still wears the dear old uniform—yes, the same one.

Teddie is a good scout, in spite of the fact that he is a "Junior," and the greatness of his
heart is shown by his toleration of the crew which hung around his home. They over-ran his house, so that an honest man could find seclusion nowhere. Reticence is one of Edward's salient qualities, and it all seems due to lack of inspiration. Turn him loose outside in shallow waters and the Colonel's boy is at once the soul of Oriental repartee and sparkling wit. The Café Regina and the clubs of London have all heard his scintillating conversation and marveled that the man should have so many farads. Ted should have been in the Old Navy. His trend is toward the old regime, and he is lost in these arid surroundings—the South had no harder time after the Emancipation than Teddy does trying to treat scurvy Plebes as equals—Plebes are bad enough but pale-faced "cits" are the abomination of his life. Ask him about eight of them that came from Washington to call—while he inspected the limousine.

Distinguished Service Cross

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Edward Canfield Fuller (MCSN: 0-2395), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, France, 12 June 1918. While fearlessly exposing himself in an artillery barrage for the purpose of getting his men into a position of security in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, Captain Fuller was killed and thereby gave his life in an effort to protect his men.

Navy Cross

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Edward Canfield Fuller (MCSN: 0-2395), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, France, 12 June 1918. While fearlessly exposing himself in an artillery barrage for the purpose of getting his men into a position of security in the attack on Bois-de-Belleau, Captain Fuller was killed and thereby gave his life in an effort to protect his men.

Silver Star

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain Edward Canfield Fuller (MCSN: 0-2395), United States Marine Corps, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Fuller distinguished himself while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918.

Note

Most sources give June 12 as his date of death; this is what is in the award citations. However, his headstone gives June 13, and there is a report signed by him to his Battalion Commanding Officer on June 15.

Class of 1916

Edward is one of 16 members of the Class of 1916 on Virtual Memorial Hall.